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How to get fromHouston to Illinoisby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Illinois by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    4h 52m
    $165–858

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    5h 19m
    $65–259

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    24h 34m
    $186–377

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    25h 6m

  5. Drive 1,071.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Chicagocar car 1,071.4 mi
    18h 12m
    $196–283

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane HOU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 6m
    $231–1,246

  7. Bus, train via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    27h 4m
    $146–352

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    30h
    $170–283

Houston to Illinois by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Illinois, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Dearborn & Harrison via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 24h 34m.

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